Parent+Tips

Are you or your child nervous about your child's first day of kindergarten? Watch the following movie to see what a day in kindergarten is like!

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If you would like to take a "peek" into Mrs. Picarello's kindergarten classroom, visit our eboard! [|K-P's eboard] Here are some questions I hear from parents every year. This is just a quick reference, please speak to me for further information.

Q. What does "stretch-out" mean? A. To have a child sound out a word and write the letters they hear. Even if they only get one letter, this will help them when it is time to read.

example: ln = lion pnsl = pencil

Q. Should I be worried if my child is not reading yet? A. No, all children learn to read at different times. Continue to emerge the child in literature. Reading to them is great way to model how to read. You can also read signs while driving in the car, write them a note and have them "write" one to you.

Q. What kind of books should my child be reading? A. Repetitive books that children can follow along and read with you. Large illustrations that tell the story with one or two lines on a page.

More questions to come! Ask Mrs. Picarello for more ideas!